---
title: SmartArtNode.Smaller Method (Office)
ms.prod: office
api_name:
- Office.SmartArtNode.Smaller
ms.assetid: 8e64f2f3-b3bd-b0a2-b3d2-d45a8a9a8fc7
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# SmartArtNode.Smaller Method (Office)

Decreases the size of the SmartArt. Mimics the behavior of the Smaller button on the Microsoft Office Fluent Ribbon UI Format tab for SmartArt.


## Syntax

 _expression_. **Smaller**

 _expression_ An expression that returns a **SmartArtNode** object.


### Return Value

Nothing


## Remarks

The amount of decrease depends on the layout size of the node.


## See also


#### Concepts


[SmartArtNode Object](smartartnode-object-office.md)
#### Other resources


[SmartArtNode Object Members](smartartnode-members-office.md)

